Collie

A graceful herding dog made famous by Lassie.

The Collie is an intelligent and devoted breed, best known for its loyalty and elegance. It excels in family environments and gets along well with children and other pets.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupPastoral
Lifespan12–15 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityVery intelligent and trainable. Excels in obedience and enjoys mental challenges.
Grooming NeedsHigh
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentGentle, intelligent, and loyal. Friendly with children and other animals.

Available Collies

96 dogs available
Basil, a 4 years old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Leicestershire

Dogs Trust

Basil

Leicestershire
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Basil?Is Basil right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?Everything you need to know about Border ColliesIn our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...

Bella, a 3 years old female Collie available for adoption from Animal Rescue Cumbria in Cumbria

Animal Rescue Cumbria

Bella

Cumbria
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedCollie

I am active and intelligent!I would like a secure garden.Bella is a beautiful Collie with a loving nature and a heart full of affection. She adores attention and will happily soak up all the fuss and cuddles her favourite people can give her.As an active and intelligent girl, Bella is looking for a home where she can enjoy plenty of exercise, enrichment, and companionship. She would love access to a secure garden where she can safely explore, play, and spend time outdoors.Bella thrives on human company and would be happiest in a home where her people are around for much of the day. She is looking for a family who can give her the time, attention, and affection she deserves.She is looking for a family who can share their adventures and sofa!

Belle, a 6 months old female Collie available for adoption from Safe Rescue For Dogs in Norfolk

Safe Rescue For Dogs

Belle

Norfolk
SexFemale
Age6 months
BreedCollie

Belle is a collie sized crossbreed aged around three years old. Passed cat testing. Needs resident dog. Respectful children 12 plus. Belle has come into our care recently from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. She is the sweetest girl with the most soulful eyes. In the shelter she was terrified and hid up but in her UK foster home she is much more confident and plays with the other dogs. She is a gentle natured girl who will need another dog as full time resident in her forever home. She is still a little shy with new people but gaining confidence daily. She is fine with the safe rescue cat and could live with respectful children aged twelve plus. She is every kind of beautiful.Belle fostered Norwich Norfolk.Adoption Donation Fees are Puppies already neutered and all adult dogs: £430. Un-neutered puppies on spay/neuter contracts: £530 (You will receive a £100 rebate once you send us proof of neutering). Senior dogs (10+ years): £150–£250 (depending on age and individual needs).When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness). It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period. Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure. The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm. Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer. Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs. Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a secure metal crate. Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.

Ben, a 2 years old male Collie X Shetland Sheepdog available for adoption from RSPCA in North Yorkshire

RSPCA

Ben

North Yorkshire
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCollie X Shetland Sheepdog

Ben is a lovely lad who came to the centre via an inspector after he was found living in squalid conditions along with many other dogs. Due to his past being very restricted, it has left him unsure when to adapting to new situations and surroundings. He is a very sweet natured boy who is learning that there is a whole world out there for him to explore, he is beginning to understand that life can be fun and exciting but it all has to be done at his own pace.Ben will need adopters who will commit to his continued training, he is unsure around traffic and will need his family to help him and continue with the work we have been doing with him since arriving at the centre. Ben is a lovely boy who is beginning his new life away from the confinement of his previous home, he will need an experienced owner and is not suitable for first time dog owners.Ben is a very friendly and affectionate dog who loves being with his people, he will make a fantastic addition to the family lucky enough to adopt him. Ben's adopters will need to meet with the centre's behaviourist before adoption to help with his transition in to a new home.Ben is suitable to live with a female dog after a successful introduction at the centre and children aged 14 years and over.

Bennet, a 4 years old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Norfolk

Dogs Trust

Bennet

Norfolk
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Bennet?Is Bennet right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?Everything you need to know about Border ColliesIn our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...

Benson, a 1 year old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater Manchester

Dogs Trust

Benson

Greater Manchester
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedCollie

Are you right for Benson?Is Benson right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?Everything you need to know about Border ColliesIn our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...

Bess, a 7 years old female Collie available for adoption from JLP Trust Animal Rescue in Warwickshire

JLP Trust Animal Rescue

Bess

Warwickshire
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedCollie

Bess is a seven year old medium sized crossbreed (looks similar to a collie) looking for an active home. Sadly her owner passed away and she’s not getting on with one of the other dogs she’s now living with. She is great with children 2 upwards and we would happily rehome her with children of that age. She is a no to cats/small furries and initially at least would be better suited as an only dog. Meets can be in Alcester or South Yorkshire

Beth, a 7 years old female Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Midlands

Dogs Trust

Beth

West Midlands
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Beth?Is Beth right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?Everything you need to know about Border ColliesIn our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...

Blue, a 1 year old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Yorkshire

Dogs Trust

Blue

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedCollie

Are you right for Blue?Is Blue right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?Everything you need to know about Border ColliesIn our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...

Bryn, a 7 years old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Wales

Dogs Trust

Bryn

Wales
SexMale
Age7 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Bryn?Is Bryn right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

Cai, a 1 year old male Collie available for adoption from All Creatures Great And Small in Wales

All Creatures Great And Small

Cai

Wales
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedCollie

Meet Cai, a charming young boy ready for a new adventure!This handsome pup hails from a working line and has a genuine enthusiasm for training. However, his attention span can be short. When he’s had enough, he playfully lets you know by grabbing his favourite toy and tossing it at you, using your head or back as a target is one of his favourite tricks! But don’t worry, he quickly shifts back to “let’s play fetch for ages!” mode. Cai is more motivated by toys than treats, though his interest can vary based on his environment and mood.Cai would thrive with active adopters who have plenty of space and understand the needs of collies. He requires exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and training to flourish. This spirited boy loves living life in the fast lane, and his new family will need to keep up!

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